Each voter could vote for up to three candidates.
On June 13, Dede Smith announced that she will seek the Democratic nomination to run for Charlottesville City Council. She was nominated in the fifth-round of counting in the party's firehouse primary, with 31 votes over Paul Beyer. [5] She was the top vote-getter in the general election with 4,213 votes. [citation needed]

Economy

Smith favors subsidies to help residents in moderate and low-income housing make their homes more energy and water efficient, supports adult education in GED, literacy and skills training for residents lacking the degree and skills needed to get a job. Smith stresses enforcement of Section 3 of the HUD Act to assure that residents are first in line for jobs created as redevelopment of public housing occurs.[11]

Transportation

Smith encourages use of alternative and public transportation to offset the need for more roads, including providing a network of dedicated byways for bikes and pedestrians. Smith would like to expand the Free Trolley model to more popular destinations such as Barracks Road and along other major arteries.[11]